Deactivation (Solution) | Posts 16+

Here's the translation:

"I received the following message from olbetec:"

@ Rainer K.
Can you please put this into the moved thread?

I recently spoke with the customer service manager about the procedure at the (Skoda) workshop regarding deactivation.
"Only the front passenger airbag is deactivated; according to Skoda guidelines, the side airbags and seatbelt pretensioners should remain active. (A small note for VAG-COM users)."
"After deactivation, it must be documented in the vehicle's paperwork. This is strictly required by workshop guidelines... If this isn't done, the operating permit (insurance!) will expire."
3. There are vehicles where deactivation is possible due to the design (using a key, a vehicle-specific blind plug, etc.). This was also accepted for the operating permit, meaning no registration is required in these cases.
Stay cheerful.
Okay, please provide the German text you would like me to translate into English. I will only provide the translation.

The following message reached me via private message:

Quote:

... I just contacted Volkswagen again and tried to obtain a deactivation kit for the side airbag using the part number 1HO 998521, as specified in the thread. Result: The specified deactivation kit is only for the front passenger airbag (front, not side). A similar kit is not available for the side airbags. The VW representative further stated that shutting down the vehicle was not permitted because the operating license would expire... (blah blah blah...). I would have to purchase a Recaro seat with a side airbag. (They do exist, but they are hardly affordable.) Perhaps you could add the result to the thread later. If you have any other ideas on how I can avoid buying such an expensive seat, I would appreciate hearing from you.